Impulse Space
Power Electronics Engineer (All Levels)
Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278
Power Electronics Engineer (All Levels)
Department:
Avionics
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Redondo Beach
Compensation:
$145,000 - $185,000 / year
Description
As a
Power Electronics Engineer
at Impulse, you will design, build, and fly electrical systems critical to the success of the Mira spacecraft. You will work closely with propulsion, software, GNC, and vehicle engineers to develop cross-cutting power electronics products from scratch. You will be responsible for defining and executing the electrical architecture and technical roadmap of high-power flight systems related to Mira propulsion.
This role is for Level II, Senior, Staff, and Principal level applicants.
Responsibilities Own hardware from inception through qualification, launch, and flight operations Design and fabricate the electronic components of high-power systems Perform development testing of hardware in the lab, from a single circuit board to an entire system Develop requirements and trades for avionics components and systems Contribute to spacecraft-level architecture and operations trades Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field 3+ years of experience designing switching power converters Experience with layout, filter design, and bench testing for switching power converters Experience with high-voltage power electronics (>100 V) Preferred Skills and Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with switching power converter design, including component selection and simulating/tuning control loops Designed and owned power electronics hardware that operated in space Experience with radiation testing, design-for-EMI, and/or EMI testing Experience with custom magnetics design Experience with electric propulsion spacecraft or avionics Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options , and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage
as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Department:
Avionics
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Redondo Beach
Compensation:
$145,000 - $185,000 / year
Description
As a
Power Electronics Engineer
at Impulse, you will design, build, and fly electrical systems critical to the success of the Mira spacecraft. You will work closely with propulsion, software, GNC, and vehicle engineers to develop cross-cutting power electronics products from scratch. You will be responsible for defining and executing the electrical architecture and technical roadmap of high-power flight systems related to Mira propulsion.
This role is for Level II, Senior, Staff, and Principal level applicants.
Responsibilities Own hardware from inception through qualification, launch, and flight operations Design and fabricate the electronic components of high-power systems Perform development testing of hardware in the lab, from a single circuit board to an entire system Develop requirements and trades for avionics components and systems Contribute to spacecraft-level architecture and operations trades Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field 3+ years of experience designing switching power converters Experience with layout, filter design, and bench testing for switching power converters Experience with high-voltage power electronics (>100 V) Preferred Skills and Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with switching power converter design, including component selection and simulating/tuning control loops Designed and owned power electronics hardware that operated in space Experience with radiation testing, design-for-EMI, and/or EMI testing Experience with custom magnetics design Experience with electric propulsion spacecraft or avionics Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options , and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage
as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.